Development engineer Jobs in St. John's, NL

DOF is a world-class offshore construction support, survey and IRM contractor.

DOF Canada is a leading provider of subsea services in all the major oil and gas production regions around the world. With world class ROVs (Remote Operated Vehicles), Survey systems, and a fleet of offshore construction vessels, the group combines expertise and technology to deliver integrated subsea solutions to the offshore oil and gas and renewable industries.

DOF Canada is currently seeking a detailed oriented and client focused individual for the position of Intermediate Engineer. A key to success for this position is the ability to collaborate with offshore and onshore personnel. The Intermediate Engineer will report to the Project Technical/Engineering Manager and will receive day-to-day direction for activities such as analyses, reports/document reviews, tendering, design, etc. This position may have Offshore and/or International requirements. If you are looking for a dynamic environment to learn and grow your career, DOF Canada is a great opportunity!

Key Responsibilities

• Support DOF's core business initiatives and those of DOF's clients, Light Subsea Construction, Subsea Intervention, Decommissioning, Permanent Mooring Installation/Disconnection, Engineering Studies and Tenders) including lift rigging design and lift planning, equipment sea fastening design, and installation analyses specific to above core business initiatives;
• Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints, and within company policies;
• Help lead our regional effort to develop innovative solutions to client problems which support our core business;
• Support business development and tendering activities as required by management;
• Actively seek to develop safe, practical, cost effective and cutting edge solutions to project technical challenges;
• Promote the continual development of our HSEQ culture and system that minimizes the risk of injury to personnel, the environment and equipment to ALARP levels (As Low As Reasonably Practical);
• Promote the company’s organizational culture, values and reputation with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies;
• Encourage open communication between engineering and operations to create healthy productive culture;
• Diligently work towards meeting Regional and Departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s);
• Execute all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards;
• Offshore work will be required
• Other engineering duties as directed by third parties in the case secondments.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in applicable engineering field of study (Civil, Mechanical, Ocean & Naval Architecture, Structural, or equivalent);
• Basic Survival Training (BST) would be an asset as there will be offshore work;
• Either working towards or has obtained a Professional Engineering licence;
• 3-5 years’ experience subsea project/installation engineering experience;
• Familiar with procedural writing as it pertains to offshore ROV construction works.
• Experience related to the supervision of equipment System Integration Testing and functionality testing;
• Experience performing project vessel mobilizations and demobilizations;
• Offshore field experience related to the installation and decommissioning of subsea infrastructure;
• Knowledge of specialized software would be an asset (Example- Ansys/Inventor- Structural/Mechanical Engineers, Orcaflex- Hydrodynamics- Subsea Engineers, etc.);
• Knowledge of the marine environment and technical challenges associated with executing projects in these conditions;
• Knowledge of subsea infrastructure components, deployment/recovery methodologies, equipment handling restrictions, testing requirements, etc.;
• Knowledge of DNV lifting and underwater deployment/recovery codes pertaining to marine operations;
• Analytical and technical capabilities specific to lowering analyses and rigging design would be an asset;
• General technical knowledge of sea fastening design and analysis (vessel motions & structural design);
• General knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, best practices, and design codes;
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills;
• Willingness to perform the work required to complete the project on time while meeting client expectations;
• Willingness to share experiences and teach critical skills/tasks to other team members;
• Professional demeanor to promote company interests expected always.
• (Training programme can compensate for lack of experience.)

Benefits

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. DOF maintains the right to request a criminal background check as a part of the recruitment process.

DOF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce and an inclusive respectful workplace.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.